Trial Coverage

Federal Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in Election Case

A federal judge reinstated a gag order on former President Donald Trump on Sunday that had been temporarily placed on hold nine days earlier, reimposing restrictions on what Trump can say about witnesses and prosecutors in the case in which he stands accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

Alan Feuer, New York Times

Day 2 of civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump

It's day two of the $250 million civil fraud trial for former president Donald Trump. The fraud trial will consider just how much Trump, his eldest sons and their businesses will have to pay.

Son facing murder charges in mother's death

Christopher McCullough, 29, could now get the death penalty after his mother's death and following a Tuesday court appearance.

Trial begins for man charged in Fayetteville road rage death

Addison was shot and killed while riding his motorcycle at the intersection of Skibo and Cliffdale roads. 51-year-old Roger Nobles was charged with first-degree murder in his death.

Man convicted of murdering Michael Jordan's father seeks perjury charges against witness

Daniel Green seeks criminal charges against Larry Demery for perjury. Demery is the state's only witness who testified that Green murdered James Jordan.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Case of US Soldier gains new twist as judge partially overturns sentence

A federal judge on Tuesday vacated the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, a former U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to desertion after he left his post and was captured in Afghanistan and tortured by the Taliban.

Durham gymnastics coach found not guilty of indecent liberties with minor and sexual battery charges

Stephen Maness, the former owner of Bull City Gymnastics, was accused of abusing female gymnasts he taught.

Durham gymnastics coach found not guilty of sex crimes against athletes

A jury on Friday morning found a Durham gymnastics coach not guilty of four counts of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery, according to the Durham County District Attorney's Office.

Bull City Gymnastics coach found not guilty of indecent liberties with minor and sexual battery charges

Stephen Maness, the previous owner of Bull City Gymnastics, was accused of abusing female gymnasts he taught.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter and Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Trial of Bull City Gymnastics coach heads to jury

Stephen Maness is facing sex-related charges, including four counts of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery.

Witnesses testify in trial of Bull City Gymnastics coach accused of touching gymnasts

The trial of former Bull City Gymnastics owner continued today. Stephen Maness is accused of inappropriately touching several underage girls he coached.

Man pleads guilty to 2018 crash that killed four; sentence suspended

William O'Neal was sentenced to six consecutive suspended sentences ranging from 15-27 months to 17-33 months. O'Neal will be under supervised probation for 36 months. O'Neal killed four people in a fiery crash in 2018 on I-40 near McGee's Crossroads in Johnston County.

Man convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father, files motion asking for new hearing

One of the men convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan, in 1993, has filed a motion with the court on his behalf asking for a new hearing.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Prince Harry to become 1st royal in centuries to take witness stand

Prince Harry is set to become the first royal to take the witness stand in more than a century this week. This is part of a lawsuit that accuses the publisher of British tabloids of phone hacking and other unlawful acts.

Judge orders new trial in case of Durham man convicted in 2007 police officer shooting

A judge has ordered a new trial in the case of a man convicted in a 2007 shooting of a Durham police officer.

Judge orders new trial for man convicted in 2007 shooting of Durham police officer

A judge has ordered a new trial in the case of a man convicted in a 2007 shooting of a Durham police officer.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL senior Durham reporter

R. Kelly now an inmate at federal prison in Butner

R. Kelly is currently being held at a federal prison in Granville County.

R. Kelly joins long list of high-profile inmates at federal prison in Granville County

Robert Sylvester Kelly will continue to serve his 30-year term at the Federal Medical Center on Old North Carolina Highway 75.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

R. Kelly becomes inmate at federal prison in Granville County, joins long list of high-profile inmates

R. Kelly is currently being held at a federal prison in Granville County.

WRAL Staff

What's next for Buster Murdaugh, oldest son of Alex Murdaugh

A look at what's next for Buster Murdaugh as he's thrust into the spotlight following his father's high-profile double murder trial and sentencing.

Closing arguments to begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh

Jurors are expected to head back to court Wednesday to hear the closing arguments in the murder trial.

Deliberations underway in Christian school teacher molestation case

A verdict was expected Thursday in the trial of a former teacher accused of molesting two 11-year-old female students at a Christian school in Wayne County in the mid-1990s.

Wake County seeing backlog of murder trials, increasing number of homicides

Wake County has a backlog of murder trials, and there are more homicides than ever, according to data provided by the city of Raleigh and county.

Wake County DA sifts through backlog of murder trials, increasing number of homicides

Wake County has a backlog of murder trials, and there are more homicides than ever, according to data provided by the city of Raleigh and county.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

New Hanover County jury convicts man for 1996 rape, kidnapping case

A jury in New Hanover County has convicted Timothy Craig Iannone of first-degree rape and first-degree kidnapping for a case dating back to 1996.

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